Supertaster

Lazy Man's Panini

This week’s mission: three brands of frozen, microwavable panini. (By James Norton)

CHOW Tip

Does Fish Sauce Go Bad?

The fermentation doesn’t stop.

Supertaster

Whiskey Steak on a Diet

This week’s mission: Low-cal frozen food that gets steamed and sauced. (By James Norton)

Supertaster

Ice Cream Topping Insanity

This week’s mission: flavored, syrupy ice cream toppings. (By James Norton)

You're Doing It All Wrong

How to Grill with Todd Eng

Throw out your lighter fluid and quick-start charcoal. (By Meredith Arthur and Eric Slatkin)

The Perfect

The Perfect Mandoline

Who knew there were so many nuances to slicing? (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

Obsessives

Obsessives: School Lunch Revolutionary

Ann Cooper wants your kid to eat well. (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

Obsessives

Obsessives: Jam, Packed

June Taylor makes blood orange marmalade. (By Meredith Arthur and Eric Slatkin)

You're Doing It All Wrong

How to Brine Your Holiday Turkey with Michael Chiarello

Start with salt, of course. (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

Supertaster

Baby Food Taste-Off

This week’s mission: mushy orange veg and turkey dinners for tots. (By James Norton)

CHOW Tip

How to Prep Rice Noodles

Before you sauté or stir-fry them.

CHOW Tip

How to Keep Ginger Fresh

It should stay hydrated.

Obsessives

Obsessives: Urban Farming

Novella Carpenter’s backyard is a pigsty. (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

CHOW Tip

How to Remove the Seeds from a Chile Pod

In order to cut the pod into perfect circles.

CHOW Tip

How to Use Lemongrass in Your Cooking

Cru, chop it, boil it.